In short: Great race - well done to Barking Road Runners and LBBD.In full: I found this incredibly hard (my first race for 2 years) but got excellent support from the marshalls from BRR and especially the back marker Dennis (yes, it was me that was last.) Will be back next year, hopefully a bit faster!!Date of review: June 7, 2009

In short: Great local fun runIn full: A great day out; lots of friendly locals honking at you from their cars. Ideal for beginners and there's the opportunity for a bacon butty afterwards if you fancy - what more could you ask for? Could have done with maybe a couple of extra marshalls. Beginner and kid friendly. Nice medal.Date of review: December 11, 2008

In short: Great race especially for first timersIn full: Why oh why the long wait between starting the under 25mins and under 35 mins? (over 10 minutes) Otherwise was a great day although the course is a little narrow in places for the number of runners. Great goody bag and medal as always though.Date of review: September 16, 2007

In short: Glorious scenery in Hackney!In full: A nice day but not much support along the route even though there were lots of people in the park. No marshalls along the route at all apart from nearing the finish line. Got a big cheer and my name mentioned as I was crossing the finish line, though!Date of review: July 8, 2007

In short: Rating is for the BTMK Fun RunIn full: A great fun run ideal for first timers, who can stand at the back and avoid all the junior club runners at the front! Getting to car park at the start was a nightmare; road closed too early and wasn't helped by a boot sale on the way! Hello to the fellas dressed as a nun, monk and emu!Date of review: June 11, 2007

In short: Excellent race from Ampthill & Flitwick FlyersIn full: Hot and hilly as hell. Great organisation from the Flyers. Thanks to the fella on his bike who was very encouraging as he passed me and I passed him. Friendly fellow runners made hellish conditions a little more bearable. Thanks to the guy on the PA who wished me a happy anniversary and to the locals for turning out to support us (including my mum and dad!)Date of review: April 16, 2007

In short: A fabulous local race only spoilt by bad marshalling on the closing straightIn full: A great day out. Needed more signposts to extra toilets outside main hall. Great support from the locals and lots of friendly fellow runners. Great encouragement from the Essex FM girls! Complete lack of marshalls on the closing straight meant that people were walking all over the route and i had to dodge round people to finish, which robbed me of my glory finish!Date of review: March 26, 2007

In short: I did the 2 stage relay - excellent for the slowies like me!In full: A very well organised race. Plenty of toilets, drink stations and forumites! Hills were hard for a less experienced runner like me and through the villages you could go for a while without seeing anyone apart from the odd runner! Windy as hell. Marshalls were excellent and great encouragement from fellow runners. Well done Stopsley Striders!Date of review: December 4, 2006

In short: The perfect excuse for fish and chipsIn full: I haven't done this race before (my first 10k.) Couldn't find the start very easily and didn't hear the gun go off. Couldn't find the finish and the clock was about 100m from the actual finish. Huge queues for the tshirts (a decent size at least) but portaloos were a good point. Good marshalls a very friendly drink station helpers.A good first 10k for me.Date of review: October 8, 2006